Paddlefest scheduled for June 8 in New Windsor

NEW WINDSOR — The Mid-Hudson Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) will hold its 11th annual PaddleFest from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 8 at Plum Point Park in New Windsor.

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Posted May. 17, 2013 at 2:00 AM

Posted May. 17, 2013 at 2:00 AM

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NEW WINDSOR — The Mid-Hudson Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) will hold its 11th annual PaddleFest from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 8 at Plum Point Park in New Windsor.

The public is invited. All activities are free.

This is a family day for those who have never paddled and who wish to see what it's about. There will also be activities for more experienced paddlers. There will be free kayak and canoe instruction for beginners, as well as free kayak lessons for experienced paddlers.

Boats and gear will be provided for the beginner lessons, and sign-up will be on site.

Beginners should wear shoes and clothing that can get wet (synthetic fabrics dry much faster than cotton and are more comfortable when wet).

For the more advanced lessons, kayakers will need to bring their own boats and gear and sign up in advance at 229-0595, 242-4731 or marshall@the-river-connection.com.

There will also be guided paddling trips on the Hudson River and up Moodna Creek. Some will be accompanied with a presentation on the ecology of the river. Some trips will be for experienced paddlers with their own boats and gear. On other trips, boats and gear will be furnished, as these trips will be for first-timers and novice paddlers.

Have you ever wondered what lurks below the water's surface? Seine netting will offer a peek at what lives in the Hudson River.

A state-licensed guide will present a hands-on demonstration on kayak-camping, for example, types of boats, paddles and what a campsite might look like.

Bring a picnic or barbecue lunch. Grills and picnic tables are on site. Otherwise, you can buy hot dogs, burgers, soda, etc.

Visit midhudsonadk.org/paddlefest for driving directions and more information.